KJV ORIGINAL
So do God to Abner, and more also, except, as the LORD hath sworn to David, even so I do to him;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
May God punish me severely if I don't do exactly what the LORD promised David!
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Abner is making a solemn oath before God, promising to fulfill what the LORD had sworn to David.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Abner was the commander of Saul's army and had been supporting Ish-Bosheth, Saul's son, as king over Israel after Saul's death. However, due to a personal conflict with Ish-Bosheth, Abner decided to defect and align himself with David, who had been anointed by God as the future king. In this verse, Abner is making a solemn oath to ensure that God's promise to establish David's rule over all Israel is carried out.
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